Telangana Archives

Adulterated, Untouched: Telangana’s Food Safety Crackdown Stalls 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 28, 2025
Overview Despite a sharp rise in food adulteration across Telangana—particularly in Hyderabad—enforcement efforts remain sluggish. Over the past four months, food safety officials carried out 5,088 inspections and flagged 381 eateries. Yet, more than 60% of these establishments escaped any penalty. Between 2020 and 2025, authorities tested 18,283 food samples across the state. Of those,
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Food Safety Raids in Karimnagar Reveal Alarming Violations at Sweet Shops 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 22, 2025
Key Update Food safety officials launched surprise raids across several popular sweet shops in Karimnagar town, Telangana, on Wednesday, uncovering serious violations in hygiene, storage, and food preparation practices just ahead of the festive season. Led by Assistant Food Controller Khaleef, Gazetted Food Inspector Rohit Reddy, and Food Safety Officer Ankith Reddy, the inspection team
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NHRC Flags Food Safety Failures in Telangana Residential Schools 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 31, 2025
Key Development The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered the Telangana government to probe widespread food poisoning incidents in residential schools that sickened over 800 children. During its two-day camp in Hyderabad, the Commission flagged serious food safety lapses and demanded urgent corrective action. School Meals Under Scrutiny After Widespread Illness Speaking to the
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100% Packaged Water Inspections Ordered by FSSAI Chief in Hyderabad 0

Key Development FSSAI Chief Executive Officer G. Kamala Vardhana Rao has called for 100% inspection of packaged drinking water (PDW) units and stringent checks on water treatment plants in Telangana. He chaired a comprehensive review meeting in Hyderabad on Friday to strengthen the state’s food safety ecosystem. The directive comes as food poisoning incidents continue

Rachakonda Food Scam Busted: 52 Held in Major Raids 0

Report The Rachakonda Police, Telangana, booked 46 cases and arrested 52 people on July 2 during a special drive or a food scam targeting unauthorised and unhygienic food manufacturing units. Special Operations Teams I and II, along with Law and Order officers and Armed Reserve forces, carried out coordinated raids across the commissionerate. Acting on

GHMC Inspects Hospital Kitchens Across Hyderabad 0

Report The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) food safety officers carried out surprise inspections at 75 hospital kitchens across Hyderabad on Tuesday. They collected 14 food samples and sent them to the State Food Laboratory in Nacharam for detailed analysis. Acting on instructions from the GHMC Commissioner, food safety officers began unannounced inspections of hospital